King Mountain Trailhead 131

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

8,175 ft
Elevation
The Trailhead leads to the 12,000 acre King Mountain Recreation Area. The area offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and has beautiful scenery. Hiking, horseback riding, hunting, and camping in an uncrowded area is possible. The area is most busy during hunting season. For more information, please contact the Colorado River Valley Field Office.

Getting there

Take I-70 to the Wolcott exit and travel north on highway 131 about 30.5 miles. There is a parking area on the left.

40.03154, -106.78173 · 40°1'53.5"N 106°46'54.2"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.32.22.02.62.01.21.61.51.51.82.02.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

No fee

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about King Mountain Trailhead 131

Can you reserve a site at King Mountain Trailhead 131?
No. King Mountain Trailhead 131 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near King Mountain Trailhead 131

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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